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Canyons RV residents press planning commission over proposed commercial rezoning at Black Rock Road
Summary
Residents of the Canyons RV community urged the Hurricane City Planning Commission to halt a rezoning at ~100 N Black Rock Road, citing HOA rules, an alleged unfulfilled sewer-lift agreement and loss of access; the applicant has paused the application and the hearing will return if the proposal changes.
Several Canyons RV residents told the Hurricane City Planning Commission on Oct. 9 they oppose a proposed rezoning for about 2.71 acres near 100 North Black Rock Road that would change a strip shown as MH/RV with a planned development overlay to general commercial.
Pamela Lambiase, who said she lives at 57 Cinder Street in the Canyons RV development, said homeowners have not been given a separate vote and that many neighbors submitted emails opposing the change. "We just don't want it turned into commercial because it's gonna affect our property values," Lambiase said.
Cathy Andrews and other residents said the parcel is tied up with CC&Rs and with an uncompleted agreement to relocate a sewer lift that they described as the reason the applicant, identified in public remarks as Joby or Western Development, has repeatedly delayed or modified proposals. "Joby came into our community and I can't say any of it has been a pleasant experience. It's actually been hostile," Andrews said, adding that the developer had promised easement work and other improvements that were not finished.
City staff explained the difference between private covenants and zoning: recorded CC&Rs may restrict uses and are typically enforced by the homeowners association, while a municipal zone change does not, by itself, remove recorded ingress/egress or public utility easements. Staff further noted that the applicant requested the item be taken off the agenda; because the hearing had been noticed, public comment proceeded, but no formal action would be taken that night. The commission advised residents to monitor posted planning agendas and said the applicant will need to notify the city if and when the item is refiled.
What happens next: The applicant has paused the application; if the proposal changes, the city will provide another public notice and, depending on changes, another hearing may be required. Residents asked the commission to encourage the applicant to meet the community and clarify access, easements and any outstanding contractor obligations before returning the item for a decision.
